2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1230 kg more than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Defender | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
